Sales, points and when to buy

Price-Drop Cycles by Category columns 6 articles

Columns without an English version are in Japanese: Japanese columns

Guide Consoles & Gaming Gear 2026 Buy consoles at list price from authorized stores, games via sales, digital or subscriptions, and gaming PCs, monitors and gear as older models or in big sales. 12 min read
Guide Japan Appliance Buying Calendar 2026 When are appliances cheapest in Japan? See the lowest-price months for fridges, washers, air conditioners, TVs, PCs and kitchen gadgets, plus how to stack fiscal-year sales and big sales. 17 min read
How to Buy an iPhone Apple rarely cuts iPhone prices, so here's when to buy, new vs. last year's model, where to buy, plus contract, data transfer and safety tips in Japan. 27 min read
Best Time to Buy an AC When air conditioners get cheaper (early summer, autumn), new vs. last year's model, the full price with installation and removal, sizing by room, and safety notes. 25 min read
When to Buy a TV TV price cycles in Japan (new launches and last-year markdowns), new vs. old models, choosing size and OLED vs. LCD, plus safety tips on tip-over prevention and recycling. 31 min read
How to Choose a Wireless Charger Pads, stands, MagSafe and multi-device chargers compared, plus how to pick by standard, wattage and placement, with safety tips on heat and never trapping cards underneath. 31 min read

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